In the Garden

Preschool snails and worms activities, science lessons, games, and printables. Snails and worms blaze the learning trails in this month's theme with activities and games that include comparing and contrasting, responding to literature, adding, measuring, counting, writing, matching, singing, rhyming, sorting, and more. Also included are ideas for creating a science observation center with worms and snails as the main attractions.

Scarecrow preschool and kindergarten activities, games, lessons, and worksheets. Corn and pumpkins ripen along with other crops and scarecrows watch the fields to keep away hungry crows. During fall and Thanksgiving give thanks for the bountiful harvest and feast with your family and friends. These occurrences and occasions are marked with fun activities, games, rhymes, rhythms, literacy practices, and festive snacks in this bountiful theme.

Preschool and Kindergarten Pumpkin Activities, Games, Crafts, and Printables. Pumpkins are a wonderful introduction to the life cycle of many plants. They offer children an inside look at growth and development from seed to fruit. As an added bonus, children love the tradition of Jack-O-Lanterns whose range of facial expressions provides a natural lead-in to discussions about emotions and body language. Pumpkins come in all shapes and sizes. They are versatile and fun. Give your children a treat with this joyful harvest of pumpkin-themed learning activities and games.

Fruits and Vegetables Preschool and Kindergarten Activities. Our fruit and vegetable crafts, activities, games, and other resources present an exciting way for you and your children to learn about these healthy foods. Children will get to know and explore different kinds of fruits and vegetables, how they grow, and have fun with fruit-and-vegetable-related activities and other resources.

Flowers preschool and kindergarten activities, games, crafts, and lesson plans. April showers bring May flowers. May is a traditional month to celebrate spring. The weather is turning warm, birds are singing, and flowers are blooming. One way to celebrate spring is to make May baskets and fill them with flowers. Discover with your children the world of plants and flowers during the month of May. Plants are living things. Many plants have flowers, but some do not. Flowers come in many shapes and make the seeds that grow into new plants.

Harvest and foods that come from a farm preschool and kindergarten activities. Have fun learning about the work of a farmer on the field and all the foods that come from a farm. Farming is a very important part of you and your child's life. Fruits and vegetables come from farms. The milk you drink and eggs you eat come from farms. Grains for cereals and bread come from farms. And the meat and beans that help make up your dinner and your bones strong come from farms.

Bugs and Garden Critters preschool and kindergarten activities, crafts, games, and lessons. Garden critters, worms, snails, ladybugs, bees, caterpillars and butterflies are the focus of these preschool lesson plans and activities. Learn all about the critters that wiggle their way through the dirt and buzz around the garden! Together with your children, you will explore nature and the environment that surrounds us.

Apples preschool and kindergarten activities, crafts, science, games, and printables. Apples are good for you! They are tasty, nutritious, and keep you healthy. Use our fun apple activities, lessons, and printables to reinforce healthy eating. Learn about Johnny Appleseed and his love of apples. The apple is one of the most popular fruits. Did you know that there are hundreds of varieties? Do you know the seasons of an apple tree? Apples can be used to make several different foods. Discover how different apples can taste if they are baked, simmered, or eaten raw.